@Nate...Why do you think the Guard would be necessary?

@Lyle - The National Guard may not be needed if these people can act a little better than their NY affiliates. I'm sure there will be insurgents from Madison though to rile things up to an extreme.

@Nate...You're seeing this as a bigger threat than what it really is. In some ways, I almost think you would like to see it get out of hand so that the movement loses all credibility.

I'm guessing the folks from Madison would rather stay home and put their efforts into making as big a spectacle as possible locally. Most of our more colorful local agitators are of an age where they're more likely concerned about slipping and falling on leaves than attempting to make a scene by getting into it with the cops. Of course, a couple of new stars could arise from something like this and tangling with the police is one sure way to become more than just another face in the crowd.

Then again, it's Sweetest Day, too. One of those manufactured holidays that has the potential to get you in trouble with your S.O. if you end up taking it less seriously than they do. Maybe the prospect of several days of unpleasantness will cause those contemplating such action to rethink ending up in police custody and spoiling someone else's plans.

Lyle, I disagree as to which side would actually prefer this to get out of hand. If this becomes nothing more than a peaceful walk through the streets, the attention it will garner and the urgency implicit in its mere existence becomes watered down, particularly in light of the numerous sporting events that are garnering much media coverage at this particular point in time.

Lyle, I am not against PEACEFUL demonstrations. Liberals have not, are not, and never will be able to manage that. Occupy Wall Street degraded into the usual hippie cesspool that is out of touch with the rest of the country. Again, I think our people here will act a little more civilized, but things can easily escalate with a mob mentality.

@Bob McBride...I really don't think this is going to be that big of a turnout. What I see is it is likely that the old left will pretty much pass. If some of the participants get out of hand I don't think it will be supported and will not spread.

@stopthemadness...Foolish statement, MPD will already be there.

@Lyle Ruble... I'd be interested to read about what you saw and felt at today's protest;hope you do a write-up for the Patch. Upload some pictures/video too. Dress like your on Haight/Ashbury and you'll blend in. ;-)

@Jay Sykes...Sorry Jay, I am home bound today.

@cornelia beilke...I am confused; who is doing the hating and who is doing the bidding?

@stopthemadness...Thanks for the advice. By the way, why do you feel compelled to hide behind a nom de plume?